College football week in review

September 21, 2015 9:25 AM

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Area highs

1. Coach David Bailiff won his 50th game at Rice as quarterback Driphus Jackson was 29-of-39 for a career-high 373 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-24 win over North Texas in the Owls’ Conference USA opener. less

Area highs

1. Coach David Bailiff won his 50th game at Rice as quarterback Driphus Jackson was 29-of-39 for a career-high 373 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-24 win over North Texas in the Owls’ Conference ... more

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Area highs 1. Coach David Bailiff won his 50th game at Rice as... Photo-8667619.117286 - Houston Chronicle

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Area highs

2. Texas A&M built a big early lead and then kept Nevada at arm’s length in a 44-27 victory at Kyle Field. A&M defensive end Myles Garrett collected 3½ sacks, including sacks on consecutive plays during a key Wolf Pack drive in the fourth quarter. less

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2. Texas A&M built a big early lead and then kept Nevada at arm’s length in a 44-27 victory at Kyle Field. A&M defensive end Myles Garrett collected 3½ sacks, including sacks on consecutive plays ... more

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Area highs 2. Texas A&M built a big early lead and then kept... Photo-8667618.117286 - Houston Chronicle

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Area highs

3. Prairie View A&M held on in a thriller against Alabama A&M 53-49 at Waller ISD Stadium. Trey Green threw four touchdown passes, and Courtney Brown rushed for three more scores.

Area highs

3. Prairie View A&M held on in a thriller against Alabama A&M 53-49 at Waller ISD Stadium. Trey Green threw four touchdown passes, and Courtney Brown rushed for three more scores.

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Area highs 3. Prairie View A&M held on in a thriller against... Photo-8667615.117286 - Houston Chronicle

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Nation highs

1. Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly led the No. 15 Rebels to their first victory at No. 2 Alabama since 1988. Ole Miss led 30-10 before holding on for a 43-37 triumph. Kelly threw second-half touchdown passes of 66, 73 and 24 yards. less

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1. Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly led the No. 15 Rebels to their first victory at No. 2 Alabama since 1988. Ole Miss led 30-10 before holding on for a 43-37 triumph. Kelly threw second-half ... more

2. Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert set anthe NCAA record for completion percentage in a game with at least 20 completions by finishing with 24-of-25 (96 percent) for a career-high 330 yards with three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 52-20 win over South Carolina. less

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2. Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert set anthe NCAA record for completion percentage in a game with at least 20 completions by finishing with 24-of-25 (96 percent) for a career-high 330 yards with ... more

3. Sam Houston State, ranked third among FCS schools, was upset by Lamar in a shootout by Lamar. The Cardinals slipped away with the 49-46 win as former Kingwood standout Kade Harrington led Lamar with 230 rushing yards, 83 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

3. Sam Houston State, ranked third among FCS schools, was upset by Lamar in a shootout by Lamar. The Cardinals slipped away with the 49-46 win as former Kingwood standout Kade Harrington led Lamar with ... more

1. Alabama was betrayed by two of its hallmarks — mistake-free football and solid defense — in a loss to Ole Miss that dropped the Crimson Tide from No. 2 to No. 12. Alabama committed five turnovers and gave up 433 yards. less

Nation lows

1. Alabama was betrayed by two of its hallmarks — mistake-free football and solid defense — in a loss to Ole Miss that dropped the Crimson Tide from No. 2 to No. 12. Alabama committed five ... more

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Nation lows 1. Alabama was betrayed by two of its hallmarks —... Photo-8667605.117286 - Houston Chronicle

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2. Southern Cal coach Steve Sarkisian, already under scrutiny from athletic director Pat Haden, might be in trouble after Stanford upset the sixth-ranked Trojans 41-31 on Saturday. Southern Cal USC tumbled to 19th in the AP poll as a result. less

3. A week after Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire broke his leg, the Irish had another unfortunate injury on Saturday, when safety Drue Tranquill injurehurtd his knee while celebrating following a 30-22 victory win over Georgia Tech. less

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3. A week after Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire broke his leg, the Irish had another unfortunate injury on Saturday, when safety Drue Tranquill injurehurtd his knee while celebrating following a ... more

“He stood up and said if you don’t throw to the fullback, we’ll kick your (butt), and if you throw it 70 times a game, we’ll kick your (butt). He just got his (butt) kicked twice in a row and probably next week by A&M as well.” — Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury after the Red Raiders defeated Arkansas 35-24, in response to comments made by Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema at a coaching convention over the summer.